GUY JOSEPH GIRARDIN

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GUY JOSEPH GIRARDIN August 9, 1921 September 3, 2006 Papa passed away Sunday at his residence Foyer Valade. He was predeceased by his youngest son Dominique in 1979. He is survived by his youngest brother Raymond (Noella) Girardin. Left to mourn his passing is his wife of 60 years Marcelle, his children Thérèse, Yvonne, France Lafrenière, Luc, André, Paul (Shelly), Michel (Jo-anne), Pierre (Carole), as well as his grandchildren and great-grandchildren. Dad lived his life as a farm implement dealer in Ponteix, Saskatchewan. He was well respected in the community and known as a man who was always there to help others. For over 60 years Girardin Implements served the Western farmers. Dad had a special pride and appreciation for Saskatechewan's fields and the vast landscape. Papa we now say adieu . Thank you for being such a good father. We love you. Watch over us from above. The family wishes to thank all the staff at Foyer Valade for the special care given to our Dad during his short stay. Prayer services will be held at Green Acres Funeral Home, Highway # 1 East at Navin Rd., on Tuesday, September 5 at 7:00 p.m. Funeral Services will be held in Ponteix, SK on Thursday, September 7 at 2:00 p.m. with interment to follow in his field of dreams. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to the Heart and Stroke Foundation of Manitoba, 6 Donald Street,Winnipeg, MB., R3L 0K6. GUY JOSEPH GIRARDIN Né le 9 ao t 1921 Décédé le 3 septembre 2006 Doucement au courant de la nuit du 3 septembre, Papa est décédé au Foyer Valade. Il fut prédécédé par son plus jeune fils Dominique en 1979. Il laisse dans le deuil, sa femme de 60 ans Marcelle, ses enfants, Thérèse, Yvonne, France Lafrenière, Luc, André, Paul (Shelly), Michel (Jo-anne), Pierre (Carole), ainsi que son plus jeune frère Raymond Girardin (Noëlla). Ses petits enfants, neveux et nièces et beaucoup d'amis. Papa était un passioné de sa Saskatchewan et des prairies canadiennes ou il avait établi Girardin Implements , un commerce au service des fermiers, qu'il a dirigé pendant soixante ans avec énergie et fièrté. Maintenant, Papa on te retourne à ta terre bien aimée à Ponteix, Saskatchewan. Nous te disons merci d'avoir donner tout ce que tu pouvais pour ta famille. Continue de nous surveiller de la haut. La famille remercie le Foyer Valade pour l'attention et les soins qui ont étés prodigés envers notre Papa. Les prières auront lieu a Green Acres Funeral Home, Hwy #1 E. at Navin Rd. à 19:00h, le mardi 5 september, 2006. Les obsèques auront lieu à Ponteix, SK, jeudi le 7 septembre à 14 :00 h en L'eglise Notre Dame d'Auvergne. Un don à la Fondation du Cur serait apprécié, 6 rue Donald St. Winnipeg, MB, R3L 0K6. GREEN ACRES Funeral Home and Cemetery Hwy. #1 E. at Navin, (204) 222-3241

As published in Winnipeg Free Press on Sep 05, 2006